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Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan AVSM VSM assumes charge as Chief of Personnel Indian Navy
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel on 06 Oct 23. The Flag Officer was Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 87 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla; the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham, United Kingdom; the College of Naval Warfare, Karanja; and the United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
A recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, the Admiral has held several key operational, staff and training appointments in his naval career including the command of missile vessels INS Vidyut and Vinash; the missile corvette INS Kulish; the guided missile destroyer INS Mysore and the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
On promotion to the Flag rank, he served as Chief Staff Officer  at Headquarters Southern Naval Command, Kochi and played a key role in the conduct of all training in the Indian Navy. He was also instrumental in raising the Indian Navy Safety Team that oversees operational safety across all verticals of the Navy. He then went on to head the work up organisation of the Navy as the Flag Officer Sea Training, after which he was privileged to be appointed as Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet. After commanding the Sword Arm, he was appointed Flag Officer Offshore Defence Advisory Group and Advisor Offshore Security and Defence to the Government of India, and thereafter as Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command. The Flag Officer was later Controller Personnel Services at NHQ, a position he held till assuming his current assignment.
Admiral Swaminathan's educational qualifications include a BSc degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; MSc in Telecommunications from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi; MA in Defence Studies from King's College, London; MPhil in Strategic Studies from Mumbai University; and PhD in International Studies from Mumbai University.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
6037 Indians return from abroad in 31 flights under Vande Bharat Mission since 7th May 2020
6037 Indians have been flown back to India in 31 inbound flights operated by Air India and Air India Express under Vande Bharat Mission in 5 days beginning from 7th May 2020.
Government of India started Vande Bharat Mission - one of the largest initiatives to repatriate nationals back to India, on 7th May 2020. Under this mission, Ministry of Civil Aviation is coordinating with Ministry of External Affairs and state Governments for bringing Indians back to their homeland.
Air India along with its subsidiary Air India Express are operating a total of 64 flights  to 12 countries viz. USA, UK Bangladesh, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Philippines, UAE and Malaysia to repatriate 14,800 Indians back in the first phase.
Each and every function in this massive air evacuation mission strictly adheres to the safety and hygiene protocol laid down by the Government and DGCA. MoCA, AAI and Air India leave no stone unturned to prioritize the safety of passengers, the crew and ground handling staff in these sensitive medical evacuation missions.
Extensive and meticulous safety arrangements are made in accordance to government guidelines.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates all those who have taken oath as Ministers in Gujarat Government
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated all those who have taken oath as Ministers in the Gujarat Government.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to all Party colleagues who have taken oath as Ministers in the Gujarat Government. These are outstanding Karyakartas who have devoted their lives to public service and spreading our Party’s development agenda. Best wishes for a fruitful tenure ahead."
Ministry of Culture
Silent March and Exhibition organized at Central Park in Connaught Place, New Delhi to mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
As we enter Amrit Kaal, remembering the horrors of partition is an attempt to connect the people especially the youth to the pain and turmoil experienced by the people during Partition. Against this backdrop, the Ministry of Culture Government of India organizes various events and programs across India. National Seminars, Symposiums, exhibitions, Silent March, film screenings, cultural performances, and publication of books are some of the programs being carried out this year. To mark this occasion, an exhibition and silent March was organized at Central Park in Connaught Place in New Delhi today evening.Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Textiles Shri Piyush Goel;Union Minister Shri Ashwini Choubey; Minister of State for Culture and Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Minister;Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi; former Union Health Minister and Member of Parliament, Shri Harsh Vardhan, Shri Manoj Tiwari, MP from North-East Delhi and Shri Hansraj Hans, MP from North-West Delhi were present. Many dignitaries including Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary IGNCA were also present.
Silent Marches were held across India with the involvement of the general public and civil society groups.
Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi declared 14th of August every year as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ to remind the nation of the sufferings and sacrifices of Indians during the partition in 1947.
The exhibition curated by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts  in collaboration with ICHR  and Partition Museum is made available on https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/partition-horror-remembrance-day.htmat the official website of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The same exhibition was downloaded and installed by Universities, Institutions, Public offices, Banks, Post offices, Schools, and Colleges in their premises to benefit students and the general public. The exhibition was installed at 16 prominent places in Delhi.
At the exit of the British from India in August 1947, India was partitioned into two independent nation-states: India and Pakistan. The partition of India had devastated millions of lives across the Indian subcontinent. There were riots, unrest, violence, animosity, rapes, massacres, looting, starvation, and one of the largest forced mass migrations in human history that the world has ever witnessed. Millions of people suffered immense loss and endured horrific days and nights. The provinces of Punjab and Bengal have faced the consequences of the catastrophic riots that claimed thousands of lives and left an indelible mark in the psyche of millions of people. The repercussion and trauma as a result of partition are felt and experienced to date.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visits NIEPID, Secunderabad today
The Vice President emphasizes the role of civil society, private sector and NGOs for providing inclusive right based society for Divyangjan
He appreciates various activities and services provided for persons with intellectual disabilities under the guidance of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
There is a dire need to create awareness about the special disabilities among children: Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today visited National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities , Secunderabad. He was received by Special Children of NIEPID.
He visited the newly established Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre & Special Education Centre which offers comprehensive rehabilitation, clinical and educational services to the children with intellectual disabilities and other associated conditions. He has overseen the digital class rooms and various services provided by NIEPID.
The Vice President appreciated various activities and services which are provided for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities services under the guidance of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
In his address, he stated that teachers and staff working with these children should not consider this as a mere salaried job but take it as a blessing given by almighty to shape the future of these kids with different abilities. He emphasized that there is a dire need to create awareness about the special disabilities which these children have and remove misconceptions and stigma associated with disability.
He also wished NIEPID should collaborate with organizations like Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology  for conducting advanced research in the field of early detection, identification and prevention of developmental disabilities.
He also emphasized the role of civil society, private sector and NGOs for providing inclusive right based society for Divyangjan. He also stated the importance of having accessible public buildings throughout the country so that Divyangjan can lead independent life and access all facilities like any other citizen.
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu distributed Aids and assistive devices such as Teaching Learning Material Kits, Wheelchairs, Hearing aids and prosthesis to the identified eligible beneficiaries under ADIP scheme.
The Vice President congratulated NIEPID and its staffs for providing wonderful services to people with intellectual disabilities and urged the faculty, teachers and staffs to work with new zeal and enthusiasm to take care of the special children.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Film Festival of Women Centric documentaries marks celebration of International Women’s Day by Films Division
Health Check-up Camp and Expert Talk among other activities of the celebration
Mumbai, 8 March 2022
Online Film Festival highlighting films on Women Centric Issues with hard-hitting message of empowerment marked the celebration of International Women's Day by Films Division today. A bouquet of seven films is being screened on Films Division website and YouTube channel.
Along with the online curate of films, an expert talk on the topic "Nutrition across Gender with special focus on diet tips for women" by Ms. Minal Gada, Registered Dietitian is being organized for the officials of the Films Division. In observance of this special Day of International repute, a health check-up camp for raising awareness on health issues among women employees is also arranged at Pedder Road Campus.
Films being screened at www.filmsdivision.org/Documentary of the Week and on YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision today  are:
1. Wings of Desire 
2. Drama Queens 
3. Inner voice 
4. I Rise 
5. The Day I Became a Women 
6. Diler Arunima Sinha 
7. Stop Acid Attack| SC/DR
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Four-day Long Celebration of International Women’s Day Comes to a Befitting End Today
Kolkata, March 14, 2019
The four-day long celebration of International Women’s Day by the IndianOil’s Eastern Region Office ended today with organisation of blood donation camp at the office premises. The celebration started on March 8, with the unveiling of an e-magazine ‘Expression’ by women employees of the office.
The Chief Guest of the inaugural programme was Smt Damayanti Sen, IPS. Shri Pradip Kundu of State Crime Bureau and Smt Indrani Maji, Regional Level Coordinator, WIPs, ERO and Shri Rabindranath Ghosh, ED, ER were also present on the occasion.
A skit competition along with food, arts and crafts carnival was organised in all these four days. It is to be noted that all proceeds from the sales of carnival will be donated to organisations involved in empowering girl child.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 87 Cr
More than 1.02 Crore doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.81%; Highest since March 2020
18,795 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours; less than 20,000 daily new cases after 201 days
India's Active Caseload is 0.87% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 95 days
With the administration of 1,02,22,525 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 87 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 84,62,957 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,72,006
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2nd Dose
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88,53,567
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,50,151
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2nd Dose
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1,48,83,125
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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35,28,56,642
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2nd Dose
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7,71,77,130
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,76,57,008
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2nd Dose
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7,49,24,270
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,03,78,855
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2nd Dose
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5,52,55,882
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Total
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87,07,08,636
The recovery of 26,030 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,29,58,002.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.81%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 93 consecutive days now.
India reports daily new cases less than 20,000 after 201 days. 18,795 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 2,92,206, which is the lowest in 192 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.87% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
13,21,780 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 56.57 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.88% remains less than 3% for the last 95 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 1.42%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 29 days and below 5% for 112 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Governer exhorts youngsters to learn about the sacrifices of unsung Freedom Fighters
“Photo Exhibition on Telugu Freedom Fighters as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations provides opportunity to remember Freedom Fighters with Gratitude”- Tamilisai Soundararajan
The Hon’ble Governer of Telangana, Smt Tamilisai Soundararajan visited the photo exhibition on Telugu freedom fighters put up by the Regional Outreach Bureau , Hyderabad, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the Regional Passport Office in the city today. Speaking on the occasion Hon’ble Governer said that such efforts provide us an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of our fore-fathers towards securing freedom for us and also motivates us to re-dedicate ourselves to the service of our country. Further, she added that youngsters should visit such exhibitions to understand the history of the fight for independence of the nation.
‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of independence and various Ministries are observing it through outreach activities. The present photo exhibition containing about 45 panels on prominent freedom fighters of Telugu states has been put up at Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, Ministry of External Affairs is in association with Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. During the week- long exhibition various activities like painting competitions for school children on the topic of freedom struggle, cycle rally etc were organised. Shri Dasari Balaiah, the regional passport officer  and Smt Shruti Patil, Director Regional Outreach Bureau , and senior officials of both offices participated in event,
Earlier, the ROB, Hyderabad organized its first Photo exhibition on 75 Years of India’s Independence at Warangal on March 12, 2021 which was also inaugurated by the Telangana State Governor Smt. Tamilisai Soundararajan. Later, these photo exhibitions were organized at Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Kamareddy, Armoor, Devrarkonda and at Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district which was declared as World Heritage Site recently by the UNESCO.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Shipping Minister flags off first container ship from Kolkata Port to Agartala via Chattogram port
It’s a historic move in Indian maritime sector and economic development of North East Region: Shri Mandaviya
Union Minister of State for Shipping  Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today flagged off the first trial container ship from Kolkata to Agartala through Chattogram Port of Bangladesh, in a virtual ceremony. This has been done under the Agreement on use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for movement of India’s transit cargo through Bangladesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that the route will open doors of new opportunities for both the countries. It will provide the alternative and shorter route to connect the North East Region through Bangladesh. Shri Mandaviya said that this is a historic move to utilize Chattogram and Mongla Port for movement of India’s transit cargo. It will be a new chapter in India-Bangladesh maritime relations, he added.
The consignment of the trial movement includes two TEUs carrying TMT steel bars destined for West Tripura district and two TEUs carrying pulses destined for Karimganj, Assam. After reaching Chattogram, the consignment will move to Agartala on Bangladeshi trucks.
The trial runs highlight the efforts that both sides have undertaken to strengthen the connectivity between Bangladesh and the North Eastern states of India, as per the understanding reached between the two countries at the highest level, during the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in October 2019, when the Standard Operating Procedures for the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports for movement of goods to and from India, were concluded. This movement further strengthens long standing partnership between India and Bangladesh.
It will reduce distance and time taken in transportation of goods for India and is a win-win for both the economies. Job creation, investment in the logistical sector, enhanced business services and revenue generation are advantages that will accrue to Bangladesh. Bangladeshi vessels and trucks will be utilized to move the Indian cargo.
India and Bangladesh have enhanced cooperation in shipping and inland water trade in the recent years. Under the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade, in addition to the six existing Ports of Call, five more in each country have been added recently. Dredging of inland waterway routes is ongoing under an MoU, signed by the two countries on development of fairway in selected stretches of Bangladesh waterways with the Government of India bearing 80% of the project expenditure and the balance being borne by the Government of Bangladesh. Cruise services have also commenced between the two countries promoting tourism and people to people contacts.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.62 add a cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
1,72,838 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,802
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.77%
2,161 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,41,02,852
1,574 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
90.07 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,65,901 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation
Cabinet approves signing of the Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of Double Taxation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Protocol amending the Convention between India and Portugal for avoidance of double taxation. The Protocol will also ensure prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
Once the Protocol enters into force, both India and Portugal would be able to exchange tax related information, which will help tax authorities of both countries to curb tax evasion.
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Ministry of Education
Permanent campus of National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand will be established in Sumari village of Srinagar, Uttarakhand - Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' held a meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, Uttarakhand Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat and Member of Parliament, Pauri- Garhwal, Shri Tirath Singh Rawat regarding the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology , Uttarakhand here today. After the meeting Shri Pokhriyal informed that the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand will be established in Sumari village in Srinagar, Uttarakhand. The Minister also informed that the foundation stone of the permanent campus will be laid in the first week of September, this year.
The Minister also informed that out 309 acres of land, 203 acres has been identified for building the permanent campus. He further informed that the upcoming session of the N.I.T, Uttarakhand will be started in the temporary campus itself and a high-level committee will be made to transfer students from N.I.T, Jaipur campus. He said that for the next session, the process of admission will start from the permanent campus NIT, Uttarakhand.
The Minister reiterated that the infrastructure development for the permanent campus will happen in a mission mode. The Minister also hoped that the permanent campus of N.I.T, Uttarakhand will be a major support to the students who are studying in temporary campus.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Reduction in GST on Haj Pilgrimage will Ensure Significant Decrease in air fare
Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Inaugurated new Office space of Haj Division
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that for the first time after the Independence, more than 2300 Muslim women from India will go on Haj 2019 without Mehram .
While inaugurating new office space of Haj Division, Minority Affairs Ministry, at RK Puram in New Delhi, Shri Naqvi said that 2340 Muslim women from various states of the country have applied to go on Haj 2019 without Mehram. On the directions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this year too, the Minority Affairs Ministry has made arrangement to send these women on Haj without lottery system.
For the first time, the Centre’s Modi Government had lifted ban on women going to Haj without Mehram last year, which resulted into about 1300 Indian Muslim women going on Haj 2018 without any male companion. They had been exempted from the lottery system. He said that above 2 lakh 67 thousand applications had been received for Haj 2019 out of which 1,64,902 applications were online.
Shri Naqvi said that for the first time after the Independence, a record number of Muslims from India performed Haj 2018 and that too without any “subsidy”. Record 1,75,025 Muslims from India performed Haj 2018 which include about 48 per cent women.
The Minister said that GST on Haj pilgrimage has been reduced from 18 per cent to 5 per cent which will ensure that about Rs 113 crore will be saved by Haj pilgrims during 2019 Haj. Reduction in GST on Haj pilgrimage will ensure significant decrease in air fare from various embarkation points. Air fare from Srinagar will be reduced by Rs 11377.07, Ahmadabad will be reduced by Rs 7305.95, from Aurangabad by Rs 9373.68, from Delhi by Rs 7967.62, from Gaya by Rs 11027.85, from Guwahati by Rs 13049.63; from Ranchi by Rs 11946.84, from Kolkata by Rs 9787.22, Hyderabad by Rs 7204.87 this year.
Shri Naqvi said that making the Haj process completely online/digital has helped to make the entire Haj process transparent and pro-pilgrims. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, in cooperation with Saudi Arabia Haj Consulate, Haj Committee of India and other concerned agencies, has completed 2019 Haj preparations 3 months before schedule to make this Haj more comfortable for the pilgrims.